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Our vision to become a world-leading university for our regions will take passion and perseverance. We can’t do it without you.

We are looking for people to join our university – to bring their exceptional teaching to our region, and to take their research impact to the world with us.

As one of the top 175 universities in the world and number one university in the world for partnering for a sustainable future, we are proud educators grounded by the needs of our community. We are driven by our inclusive focus and are proud of our five-star rating for social equity.

Be part of something bigger

Newcastle Business School is the University of Newcastle's centre for undergraduate, postgraduate and community business education. The school strives to find solutions so business and society can work together to create sustainable enterprises and communities in the areas of management, marketing, human resource management and accounting, finance, and economics. The school has strong links with industry through sponsored undergraduate students and research collaborations.

The Role 

In this role you will:

• Conduct thorough and systematic literature reviews to stay abreast of the latest developments in vaccine mandates and COVID-19 vaccine uptake.
• Design and implement rigorous research methodologies to evaluate the impact of vaccine mandates and their removal on vaccine uptake in diverse populations and jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to leverage existing linked datasets and apply advanced statistical techniques for comprehensive data analysis.
• Stay engaged with international collaborators and stakeholders to ensure the relevance and applicability of the research outcomes.

This 3 year fixed term position is full time and will be located at the Newcastle City Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land). 

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.  

 How will you become part of our community? 

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven track record of conducting impactful research projects, preferably related to vaccine mandates, immunization programs, or public health interventions.
• Proficient in utilising advanced statistical methods, software and causal inference techniques for analysing complex datasets.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to articulate research findings to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Familiarity with international public health policies and practices, especially in the context of COVID-19, is highly desirable.

PhD in a relevant field and a publication record in peer-reviewed journals is preferred.

How will we support you?

The remuneration for this position is from $108,382 – $128,705 + 17% superannuation.  

The University is committed to being a leader in family-friendly working environments.

For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please visit here .

Let’s be part of something bigger together. 

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.

Your application must include:

• Your ORCID ID
• A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent)
• A Cover Letter; outlining your interest in the role, including contact details for a minimum of three relevant referees.
• A statement addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria, as provided in the Position Description attached below (4 pages max)
• Your CV, which should be a maximum of five pages and be succinct and discipline appropriate.

 Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

For additional information on the position contact Mesfin Genie on 02 4055 1075 or via email [email protected]

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: [email protected]

Closing date: Monday, 5 February 2024 at 5.00pm AEDT

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

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